EPT2012 Olympics Event Discussion Thread - Page 82
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LaNague
Germany9118 Posts
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Itsmedudeman
United States19229 Posts
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Benjef
United Kingdom6921 Posts
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Scodia
United Kingdom588 Posts
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Benjef
United Kingdom6921 Posts
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radiatoren
Denmark1907 Posts
That is basically what is going on. At the moment there are some groups/a single rider in front of the pack, but the time up to the people in front is not significant enough yet to make it impossible or even hard for the pack to catch up. Oh and climbs are the bane (or bain, LOL) of these three favourites. They are not as fast as the others uphill. Therefore the riders in front can increase their lead a bit on climbs. | ||
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Doctorbeat
Netherlands13241 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:06 radiatoren wrote: Since it is a huge advantage not to be in the front and break the air, people will like to sit behind eachother. That is the reason for people staying in clumps. Next thing is: If you get more than 10-20 meters ahead of someone, the person behind will have no advantage in sittiln behind you and thus you are at an equal footing. Now the riders know exactly who are the fastest riders in groups and this year it is Cavendish (Great Britain), Sagan (Slovakia?) and Greipel (Germany). Everyone else have to gain a lead before the last ~1 km or it will be almost impossible to win against these three. Because of the huge advantage these riders have near the finish, the rest of the team will use all their powers to keep all people in a clump untill near the finish and hope their sprinter can win. That is basically what is going on. At the moment there are some groups/a single rider in front of the pack, but the time up to the people in front is not significant enough yet to make it impossible or even hard for the pack to catch up. Oh and climbs are the bane (or bain, LOL) of these three favourites. They are not as fast as the others uphill. Therefore the riders in front can increase their lead a bit on climbs. Don't forget Goss (Australia)! And Sagan is Slovenian. I think a real spring classic rider is going to end up with the win. Someone like Chavanel or Gilbert. I have little hope for my fellow countrymen. Boom is realistically the only one that could win. | ||
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Bobble
Australia1493 Posts
Apparently, it was a false start, but I didn't see anything odd. A pity, but at least Ryan Napoleon (I believe, can't quite remember) jumped up another spot. | ||
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Aristodemus
England1985 Posts
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Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
On July 28 2012 21:57 Benjef wrote: Ah that makes sense. Yeh this is my first one too. They are catching up, I'm really looking forward to the last part of the race. They want to catch up as close to the finish line as possible, and will intentionally slow down if they feel they're getting too close. All britain wants is for everyone to arrive at the last km as 1 giant pack and then have cavendish clean up in the mass sprint. | ||
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radiatoren
Denmark1907 Posts
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Raidern
Brazil3811 Posts
On July 28 2012 20:43 red4ce wrote: Aw snap S. Korea's Park Tae Hwan dq'd from the 400m freestyle in the prelims. He was the defending olympic and world champion in the event and is pretty much S. Korea's only chance at medaling in swimming. He still has a chance at a medal in the 200m free but the 400 was by far his best event. New 400m favorite is probably China's Sun Yang now. To be fair, I think Sun Yang was the favorite this year. He has the best time in the year by 2 secs. Still, it's always sad when an athlete is dq'd for something like that  | ||
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Cubu
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Grettin
42381 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:44 Cubu wrote: Does anyone have a stream link for the events? If you are European, http://www.eurovisionsports.tv/london2012/ Coolsportz.tv - Schedule and check what they are streaming. Also: http://www.sportlemon.tv/ | ||
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jinorazi
Korea (South)4948 Posts
i watched the video myself, doesn't look like false start and didnt notice anything weird during the event but i'm ignorant when it comes to swimming rules. seems fishy that they wont review video...... | ||
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sharkie
Austria18311 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:37 radiatoren wrote: A romanian just beat a japanese in Judo in the semifinal! No gold or silver for Japan in the female 48 kg! That seems like a surprise given that Japan took 1 and 2 in the 2011 world championships It's no surprise when you know that the Romanian took gold in 2008. | ||
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Dust14
Belgium490 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:08 Doctorbeat wrote: Don't forget Goss (Australia)! And Sagan is Slovenian. I think a real spring classic rider is going to end up with the win. Someone like Chavanel or Gilbert. I have little hope for my fellow countrymen. Boom is realistically the only one that could win. He was right, Sagan is Slovakian and not Slovenian. I hope you're right about the winner :p | ||
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Raidern
Brazil3811 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:54 jinorazi wrote: http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-blogs/blog=olympic-talk/post/gold-medal-favorite-disqualified-maybe-park-tae-hwan-london-olympics-2012.html i watched the video myself, doesn't look like false start and didnt notice anything weird during the event but i'm ignorant when it comes to swimming rules. seems fishy that they wont review video...... Damn, I wasn't aware of that. This is bullshit. I hope the koreans can revert the situation. | ||
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Benjef
United Kingdom6921 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:54 jinorazi wrote: http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-blogs/blog=olympic-talk/post/gold-medal-favorite-disqualified-maybe-park-tae-hwan-london-olympics-2012.html i watched the video myself, doesn't look like false start and didnt notice anything weird during the event but i'm ignorant when it comes to swimming rules. seems fishy that they wont review video...... Well that sucks. Can't find a video anywhere. I really want to see this :S | ||
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LaNague
Germany9118 Posts
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